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VERY RARE ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 REPOUSE CHINESE DRAGON GEM ENCRUSTED CAPTAINS CHAIR

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, circa 1860-1880 Chinese Dragon swivel chair with repoussé metal work and inlaid gems Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This chair is a bit of a mystery, its been in the warehouse for around 7-8 years, in all that time I have never seen anything remotely similar. It has Chinese dragons to the base, a pierced repoussé finish to the metal work which looks almost Anglo Indian and various gems embossed to the rear The chair does swivel but very badly, it also leans to one side a bit, has tonnes of patina and losses, this is as original as you could hope to find such a rare survivor Dimensions Height:- 97cm Width:- 44.5cm Depth: 59cm Seat height:- 55.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements, please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 cm)Seat Height: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823336339412
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